That we will now—this year—begin in good earnest to prevent all preventable diseases.
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That we will do our duty by our children and young people, as a wise
Society should, and cut off the crop of criminals by not making them.
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That—; no; here are quite enough resolutions for one year.
HER HOUSEKEEPER
On the top floor of a New York boarding-house lived a particularly attractive woman who was an actress. She was also a widow, not divorcee, but just plain widow; and she persisted in acting under her real name, which was Mrs. Leland. The manager objected, but her reputation was good enough to carry the point.
"It will cost you a great deal of money, Mrs. Leland," said the manager.
"I make money enough," she answered.
"You will not attract so many—admirers," said the manager.